This month we highlight the Great Invocation in Fanti.FANTI also known as Fante and Mfantse, is one of the three formal languages (literary dialects) of the Akan language. It is the major local language spoken in the Central and Western Regions of Ghana as well as in settlements in other regions from mid to southern Ghana. Notable speakers include Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Dr. Maya Angelou, John Atta Mills, Cardinal Peter Turkson and Kofi Annan. (Wikipedia)

When using The Great Invocation we invoke the light that flows from the mind of God, the love that radiates from the heart of God, and the purpose that animates the will of God.

As the purpose of the Will of God seeks to influence human will, it is expressed in human terms as goodwill, as living determination or fixed intention to bring about right human relations.

Goodwill does not only refer to our intention to bring about right human relations, but we can extend it to right relations with the other kingdoms on earth, such as the mineral, plant and animal kingdoms. It is the will aspect which drives our love and understanding for the earth and its resources. It is the will aspect we use to express and manage our loving stewardship of the great bio-diversity of our home, planet earth.